The Broward Sheriff’s Office Warns The Public About What They Call “An Emerging Scam.”

The Broward Sheriff’s Office and bail bonds agents are warning the public about what they call “an emerging scam.”

Scammers are taking advantage of people during stressful moments by impersonating law enforcement personnel. They are contacting family members of people recently arrested and telling them to electronically send them money.

The scammers are often impersonating deputies, sergeants, or pre-trial specialists.

The BSO reminds people that if someone demands money and hang up the phone. Do not give out personal information. BSO said it will never request money over the phone. They also do not accept payments through Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, gift cards or wire transfers.

 BSO also urges you to warn family members and caregivers about the scams.

You can verify an arrest through channels such as the BSO main jail at (954) 831-5900 or www.sheriff.org. You should also report scams. BSO said if you think you have been scammed, call (954) 764-HELP (4357).

BailOption agents receive phone calls about scammers fiveto seven times a week.

Bail bonds companies across Florida have been hearing more and more about these scams in the past year. So where are these scammers getting this information? In many cases, the scammers are getting their information online through various data banks.

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